Iwona Scaglione, PT
Roselle,IL
Summary
Experienced Physical Therapist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in outcome driven patient care. Seasoned clinician with strong operations, management and leadership background and proven results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Absolute Home Health Wellness
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in treatment approaches, staying current with industry research and best practices.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Delivered home care therapy to long-term care patients and assisted with ROM and stretching exercises.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
Physical Therapist
Luna PT
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Reduced recovery time for patients with sports injuries through targeted exercises and massage techniques.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness and reducing the risk of recurrence.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal issues and determine appropriate interventions.
- Assisted athletes in achieving peak performance by designing specialized conditioning programs and addressing sports-specific imbalances.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
Physical Therapist
Residential Home Health And Hospice
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
Physical Therapist - Quality Assurance
Family Home Health Network
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers providing contract therapy clinical oversight, quality and compliance assurance.
- Participated in the Agency's Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Survey in 2020.
- Provided patient and caregiver education series on various topics to aid patients age safely at home and prevent re-hospitalizations.
Rehab Specialist
HealthPro Rehab/ Heritage Healthcare
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Planned and efficiently supervised operations of 4 outpatient clinics and home health programs in Senior Living communities.
- Managed high volume caseloads and organized daily schedules for PT Assistants and patients.
- Provided educational lectures, internal marketing events and caseload growth efforts for each clinic.
Regional Manager
HealthPro Rehabiltation/ Heritage Healthcare
05.2013 - 11.2016
- Managed operations of fast growing Greater Chicago region of 20-30+ Medicare certified outpatient clinics in Senior Living communities.
- Responsible for clinical and financial performance of individual clinics and region, quality and compliance, staff management including interviewing, on-boarding and training of new staff.
- Promoted client relations and customer service to ALF/ILF communities, including external marketing and client staff education.
- Spearheaded new programs and start-up clinics with new and existing clients including outpatient/ direct bill sites certification, clinical programming implementation and staff development.
- Served as Alternate Rehab Agency Administrator in Illinois.
Regional VP
HealthPro Rehabilitation (The Comprehensive Group)
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Managed operations and performance of Medicare certified Rehab Agency extension site clinics in Greater Chicago region.
- Responsible for oversight of home health staffing staffing contracts in Senior Living communities.
- Developed, promoted, implemented and managed non-skilled senior fitness programs in assisted and independent living communities.
Program/ Area Manager
The Comprehensive Group
06.2004 - 06.2011
- Managed high volume caseloads and organized daily schedules of clinics' staff in northern Chicago region.
- Developed and implemented clinical programs and pathways in new and existing clinic sites.
- Directly involved in new programs and clinics roll-outs, new staff training and internal marketing efforts.
Physical Therapist
Comprehensive Therapeutics
10.2001 - 06.2004
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
School Physical Therapist
St. Coletta's Of Illinois
10.1999 - 08.2001
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability in children and adolescents in a school setting.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers and special education faculty to develop comprehensive care plans.
Traveler Physical Therapist
ProTherapy Of America
10.1994 - 05.1999
- Physical Therapy assignments in multiple clinical settings to include acute and subacute inpatient, outpatient orthopedic, school and early intervention, CORF and long term care.
Education
Master of Science - Physiotherapy
Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego Jozefa Pilsudskiego
Warsaw, Poland06.1993
Skills
- Experience in Multiple Clinical Settings
- Medicare Regulations Expertise
- Home Health Regulation Expertise
- Clinical Operations Experience
- Excellent Customer Service
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Experience in Program Development and Marketing
- Direct Patient Care with Excellent Clinical Outcomes
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Absolute Home Health Wellness
01.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
Luna PT
11.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Residential Home Health And Hospice
05.2021 - 10.2023
Physical Therapist - Quality Assurance
Family Home Health Network
02.2018 - 04.2021
Rehab Specialist
HealthPro Rehab/ Heritage Healthcare
11.2016 - 01.2018
Regional Manager
HealthPro Rehabiltation/ Heritage Healthcare
05.2013 - 11.2016
Regional VP
HealthPro Rehabilitation (The Comprehensive Group)
06.2011 - 05.2013
Program/ Area Manager
The Comprehensive Group
06.2004 - 06.2011
Physical Therapist
Comprehensive Therapeutics
10.2001 - 06.2004
School Physical Therapist
St. Coletta's Of Illinois
10.1999 - 08.2001
Traveler Physical Therapist
ProTherapy Of America
10.1994 - 05.1999
Master of Science - Physiotherapy
Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego Jozefa Pilsudskiego
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